More New Years Eve Requests from Tumblr: 3 Drabbles In One.
1 Request from Millennial-Star-Gazer: Nalu Making Out at Midnight.
2 Request from anonymous ask: Nalu Premature Fireworks
3 Request from NoGoodUserNamesLeft: Searching for each other during countdown.
1
They hadn't fully discussed or decided what they were yet. There was no time and their day to day activities was usually everything Natsu and Lucy needed in life. Professing feelings and romance wasn't supposed to be some big, dramatic act. Not for them. The slow bond built through the years gave a silent testament to their decision to stick together and that was more than enough for them.
- but the countdown had ended. '10, 9, 8- ' The Roars of the Guild shouted in harmony as a magical clock floated above them all, ticking down until Midnight. As the long hand struck against the Giant Twelve- all bells started ringing and chaos tripled. Beer mugs sloshed into the air, cheers echoed down the streets of Magnolia in a growing wave and a few, Fairy Tail Members were caught with their faces smashed together, kissing into the new year.
Lucy couldn't remember when (or if) it had been decided that she and Natsu would be one of those couples. There was only the count and his warm arm around her hips, voice shouting in her ear in sync with her own- the wide smiles as they silently promised to have another, amazing year with adventures and fun.
And then there was his mouth on hers. Fire sizzling between them, boiling in the pits of their stomach. Teeth had clacked together in a whirlwind of movement while arms encircled the other. It took a few seconds of adjustments, of surprised grunts and a pained whine when their noses squished, but they found their rhythm. Natsu even took it a step further, bending her backward in his arms as teeth and tongue delved against hers, slide inside her mouth with the fire of his magic to dance between their mouths.
The Celestial Mage couldn't find it in her to care who might be watching, one leg brushing against his before grasping around his own leg (for better support) while a sudden rush of courage moved her to bite his lip: hard. The resounding groan she heard (but was muffled by the den of shouts and cheers) made heat and electricity strike-through every nerve ending.
Natsu decided right then what his favorite memory or the Year would be. Him and Her- among their family-
Their hearts and bodies, dancing together.
2
Twenty minutes before Midnight and Natsu was already whining. Why were they up HERE and not down THERE? The stars in the sky were nice to look at, but only when Lucy was giving him a run down of the constellations she adored- and while he loved to look at the large pile of fireworks just WAITING to be shot off- there really wasn't much else to do, but wait. Except for the loud cheers of the crowd down below- which only made his sour disposition deepen.
"Give it up, Natsu-" Lucy said- having come to keep him company while the rest of the Guild partied as if they'd never have another year to do so. "It's your own fault you're up here you know!"
"I know! I know!" That didn't mean he had to like it, did he? The Dragonslayer crossed his arms, full-on pout taking him over. He may have destroyed the pool that day, but it had been an accident! "Why couldn't Ice Princess or Happy do this? S'not like I was the ONLY one messing things up today!"
An exasperated sigh and the blonde swatted his arm. "Gray didn't start the fight: you did. Remember?"
"Psh- Gray starts anything just by breathing!" And for him, that was more than enough reason to throw a punch. His words only pulled an eye roll from Lucy, however, and it made his brows furrow. Was she… upset at him? "Y'know, you don't HAVE to stay up here with me."
"I know." She stated simply. That was also true. He was on Fireworks duty for his own blunders, but she? Purely by choice. It left the fire in his stomach to dance about in confusion and pleasure. A strange sensation that Lucy could always make him feel. He didn't mind it so much. Whines of complain finally died off in those ticking seconds as he realized the heat he was feeling had done more than just light up his inner fire-
It had made his cheeks red too. Pulling his nose down inside his scarf, he desperately tried to hide it. "Oi, aren't you sad you're not down there partying though?"
Lucy's response was to raise a delicate eyebrow, moving herself to sit directly beside him, legs folded beneath her. "Well, yeah, but I think you feel the same way right? It's fine. We can stay like this together and then head down to see everyone, don't you think?" Keeping him company. He knew it and almost felt like flying just to hear it confirmed. Eyes glanced away as he grumbled. She always had that affect him on, did she even realize it?
Onyx eyes shot straight open while the flames of embarrassment covered now just his cheeks, but the Slayer's entire face, as Lucy's lips suddenly pressed against his cheek. A smooth, soft moment as her hand reached out to pat his own before she quickly, just as red as himself, moved away. The action was instant, quick- but it left him feeling as if he'd become a giant inferno.
"See? Not so bad to have me here, right?" She asked, laughing despite herself. Perhaps she saw just how embarrassed her was. Perhaps she realized the fire he felt on his face was far more than just general heat, but actual flames suddenly bursting onto his arms. Either way, the Celestial Mage couldn't hold back her laughed. "Do you see yourself right now? Natsu you look like you're about to become a bonfire!"
Was he on fire? A quick second to register his own magic told him he was and an embarrassed grumble left him as he turned to face her. Smile was bright- a beautiful thing to see on any given day, but somehow heightened by the night sky and the sheer fact she was there with him instead of with everyone else. Lucy was taken on his punishment just to be with him.
"Geez, Lucy- why ya' gotta make it weird?!" He groused, ignoring the squawk of complaint she gave when he reached out to pull her close, kissing her nose: vengeance.
But then a firework shot off- like a giant explosion from directly behind them and both mages jolting from their spot and shrieked. Another shot off- bouncing off the columns and the roof- sending sparklers and colors everywhere- even crashing against the bell tower, causing a loud ringing all about the area- and the town most likely.
It wasn't even ten minutes before midnight- "Oi- watch it!" Another shot off and Natsu, defense mode activated, quickly pushed Lucy behind him- but felt his mortification grow the moment everything clicked into place. His fire was everywhere. Not just bouncing off his skin- but it had jumped about the floor from his body and had lit the entire box-
And it unleashed it's fury into the sky while Lucy screamed right into his ear.
"You idiot, you weren't supposed to be so embarrassed that you shot off too soon!"
Something told him that he should feel sorry- even be worried at the reactions from everyone down below. (In fact, he could already hear many people shouting his name in aggravation. "It's not even midnight man! Couldn't you have waited!") But Lucy's words struck something inside him that was more than just embarrassment- and a roar of laughter came next- his own flames shooting from his mouth to join the sparkling colors into the sky.
"KAHAHA! Shot off too soon! That's what she said!"
"OH MY GOD!"
Maybe his punishment really WASN'T so bad after all.
3
He said he would be there-
'You'll know me when you see me…'
But where WAS he? Scrunching her nose, Lucy stared at her phone, for umpteenth time that nice. The press of bodies from those celebrating New Years Eve jostled her around the park while she shoved herself through. Alcohol, bonfire smoke and bad B.O. was all over the place- but the blonde refused to let that be the end of it.
If her online friend (Possibly more?) of two years said he would be here, then he would be here right? He wasn't playing with her, was he? The anxiety was high and as loud as the music blasting through the area and she swallowed. What if … what if he was late? What if he stood her up? What if he mistook some other girl for her or decided she wasn't worth the trip after all?
'Just trust me!' Lucy's eyes fell on her phone once again and she steeled herself. No time to fret now, the countdown hadn't even started. Another shove through a particularly loud group of party-goers brought Lucy finally to an empty area, breathing in fresh air for the first time in ages. (Though it was really minutes?)
Where was he? "Why did he have to go and be a goof and hide what he was wearing! Ugh, this is so much harder than it has any right to be!" She griped, arms crossing before a low whine escaped. Alone on New Years- not how she wanted to start her 2019. "If he does show up, I'm totally kicking him for this!"
Seriously. He'd deserve it.
"Hey guy's, it's almost time!"
"Yeah- BRING ON THE NEW YEAR!"
"COUNT DOWN!"
She froze- blonde hair covering wide eyes, body shivering in apprehension and shock. Already?! Her mind shot into overdrive, rushing to climb onto the nearest picnic table. Height! She needed height! Maybe then she'd spot something! Feeling stifled by her own coat, she stood as high as she could, hand raised with phone blinking rapidly the time-
TEN!
The crowd roared, sparklers flared, and a few cheered at the sight of someone partying 'hard' enough to hop onto the tables. Excited, many rose to join her, pushing and shoving to wave their arms about: NINE! EIGHT!
She couldn't be bothered to shout with them, twirling about and grunting as her new 'friends' placed an arm over her shoulders. "Hey, move it- NATSU! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU-?!"
Maybe he'd know it was her if she shouted his name. Yes, perfect plan. He'd totally hear her through all this- FIVE! FOUR! Why did seconds go by so fast?!
Feeling as if all her excitement, worries and disappointment was about to crash against her like a flood of tears, her face fell- never seeing the hand that suddenly wrapped around her waist, pulling her from the table and away from the party crashers. THREE!
TWO!
A gasp escaped, eyes widening and fight or flight instincts kicked in, she Lucy's legs kicked on instinct while a laugh echoed into her ears and her body was turned around just in time for warm lips to crash against her own.
ONE!
"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
She tried to slap her first kiss of the year with as much force as a flailing boxer- but eyes met dark onyx and a family, wackly orange hoodie covered in fake horns met her eyes and her body froze. Stiff and the den of voices becoming white noise in the background, Lucy lifted her phone behind her assailant's shoulder and moaned her relief and exasperation into his mouth.
'The table? Seriously?!'
When they parted, her open palm slapped against his chest, lips bruised and flushed while the crowd went wild and confetti flung everywhere. She recognized that Charizard Hood from the multitude of profile icon pictures he'd changed to monthly. "You- I can NOT believe you-"
"Someone hopped onto a table before I could get to her: I panicked!" He explained, laughter and apologies escaping while his hold tightened against her. Two years. Two whole years of back and forth chatting, jokes, sad times and conversations over the phone and finally- FINALLY- she could hear his voice, feel his arms and smell his scent.
Whatever doubts towards their relationship melted away in an instant and arms, feeling like jelly, moved to wrap around him, clinging tightly to his body like she'd finally found her life preserver.
Her phone blinked again, but she didn't bother to look- she already knew who the message was from.
'Ready to start our new year together?'
She'd answer with her voice, lips slanting over his in a rush of exhilaration.
"Only if I get to wear the hoodie."
Next chapter will be new years drabbles of other pairings. (The last of my New Years Eve Requests)
Pairings to come: StingxRogue , FreedxLaxus , ElfmanxEvergreen , CanaxMirajane , FreedxLevy, StingxRufus.
Depending on size-these may be in separate chapters.